# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=67 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 68 --- ## [Can aftermarket/custom be comparable in quality to stock?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-aftermarket-custom-be-comparable-in-quality-to-stock/186565)
**Author:** [@B-7](https://community.cartalk.com/u/B-7)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2022, 11:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-aftermarket-custom-be-comparable-in-quality-to-stock/186565 "2022-10-03T11:47:03Z")
Hi everyone. Despite being in early 30s, I’m only just gaining the ability to drive and own a car. It’s a long and sad story, but it is what it is. Recently I’ve grieved quite a bit the Dodge decision to end V8. I’ve al… --- ## [V6 to V8 Swap, Chevy Truck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/v6-to-v8-swap-chevy-truck/145857)
**Author:** [@1997jras\_155639](https://community.cartalk.com/u/1997jras_155639)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2022, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/v6-to-v8-swap-chevy-truck/145857 "2022-10-02T20:56:57Z")
Looking for answers for my 1994 Chevy C1500 2 Wheel Drive Pickup truck, with 4.3 V6 Vortec Motor, 4L60.E Transmission. I have a 5.7 V8 350 Motor out of a 1989 GMC 4x4 truck. Need to know all that has to be done for me … --- ## [Right to repair: Ray's opinion piece in the Washington Post](https://community.cartalk.com/t/right-to-repair-rays-opinion-piece-in-the-washington-post/186610)
**Author:** [@Car\_Talk\_Social\_Media\_Web\_Lackey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Car_Talk_Social_Media_Web_Lackey)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2022, 2:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/right-to-repair-rays-opinion-piece-in-the-washington-post/186610 "2022-10-02T14:21:05Z")
Who has read it? --- ## [500,000 Miles on a Camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/500-000-miles-on-a-camry/186661)
**Author:** [@TheOldDays](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheOldDays)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2022, 1:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/500-000-miles-on-a-camry/186661 "2022-10-02T13:05:32Z")
Many of the parts from the Camry’s engine still met manufacturer tolerances for brand new parts Clearly it’s marketing, and not run “in the wild”…but pretty impressive! Crankshaft bearings experienced nearly a billio… --- ## [4WD Silverado, Ray's current column: Center differential & turning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4wd-silverado-rays-current-column-center-differential-turning/186639)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2022, 10:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4wd-silverado-rays-current-column-center-differential-turning/186639 "2022-10-02T10:51:53Z")
I didn’t think the center differential in a 4WD vehicle was for dealing with wheel speed differences when turning. I thought it was for wheel speed differences front wheels vs rear wheels. My 4WD truck doesn’t use a ce… --- ## [RPM Pickup at the Plug Wire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpm-pickup-at-the-plug-wire/186562)
**Author:** [@TheOldDays](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheOldDays)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2022, 9:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpm-pickup-at-the-plug-wire/186562 "2022-10-01T21:01:24Z")
At idle, the car I’m working on feels like it’s occasionally missing on a cylinder; you can feel a miss rhythm in its idle. Not looking for help on the solution, suspect injectors, I’m looking for opinions on RPM pickup… --- ## [Beware Flood Cars From Florida](https://community.cartalk.com/t/beware-flood-cars-from-florida/186632)
**Author:** [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2022, 3:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/beware-flood-cars-from-florida/186632 "2022-10-01T15:22:31Z")
Huge hurricane Ian has left a TON of floating cars in its wake. Left a few floating houses from the news video. We are safe and dry after riding it out. Hope @weekend-warrior fared as well --- ## [Goodyear Aquatread, the best tires ever made!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/goodyear-aquatread-the-best-tires-ever-made/186597)
**Author:** [@Old-Days-Rick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Old-Days-Rick)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2022, 12:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/goodyear-aquatread-the-best-tires-ever-made/186597 "2022-10-01T00:22:33Z")
I loved Goodyear Aquatreads, in my opinion they were the best tires ever made. I cruised down rain soaked highways at speeds suited for dry roads without the slightest hydroplaning, I cruised dry roads with unsurpassed g… --- ## [If you were contemplating whether to buy a car via Vroom](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-were-contemplating-whether-to-buy-a-car-via-vroom/186561)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2022, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-were-contemplating-whether-to-buy-a-car-via-vroom/186561 "2022-09-30T19:51:05Z")
… you might want to re-think the thing: :unamused: --- ## [Tesla extends range for those impacted by hurricane](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-extends-range-for-those-impacted-by-hurricane/186616)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2022, 1:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-extends-range-for-those-impacted-by-hurricane/186616 "2022-09-30T01:35:12Z")
I know this is an old story but the same would be appropriate right now. Yes, this puts additional wear and tear on the battery but allows drivers more range than normal. I assume that the changes are reverted to defau… --- ## [Bucket List Go Fast](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bucket-list-go-fast/186446)
**Author:** [@ok4450](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ok4450)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2022, 10:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bucket-list-go-fast/186446 "2022-09-29T22:14:55Z")
Had something on my bucket list for a while and finally made it happen a few days ago. I’ve gone a 120 MPH on a motorcycle… I’ve gone a shade over 120 MPH in a muscle car… The latest 120 MPH excursion was vertical wit… --- ## [For current or former Toyota and Lexus owners](https://community.cartalk.com/t/for-current-or-former-toyota-and-lexus-owners/186635)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2022, 8:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/for-current-or-former-toyota-and-lexus-owners/186635 "2022-09-29T20:55:36Z")
A Class Action Suit settlement has been achieved regarding defective Denso fuel pumps in some Toyota and Lexus vehicles. The link below includes a VIN lookup, to determine if your vehicle is/was one that is covered by … --- ## [Car Talk Interview With Haartz, Makers of Convertible Tops](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talk-interview-with-haartz-makers-of-convertible-tops/186631)
**Author:** [@GorehamJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GorehamJ)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2022, 4:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talk-interview-with-haartz-makers-of-convertible-tops/186631 "2022-09-29T16:53:12Z")
Hi folks. Car Talk recently had a chance to interview one of America’s oldest parts suppliers. There were some cool insights offered by the company CEO, who is now into his second half-century of employment in the auto i… --- ## [Tesla disables car for man who doesn't pay for repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-disables-car-for-man-who-doesnt-pay-for-repair/186521)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2022, 7:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-disables-car-for-man-who-doesnt-pay-for-repair/186521 "2022-09-28T19:06:21Z")
There may be more to this story. I don’t know. Maybe the telemetry sent to Tesla indicated the battery was about to combust so they disabled it in the name of safety. I don’t know but these remote kill switches enable… --- ## [Removing front license plate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-front-license-plate/186440)
**Author:** [@kcptnick\_182343](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kcptnick_182343)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2022, 11:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-front-license-plate/186440 "2022-09-27T23:01:37Z")
I just removed my front license plate from my car and filled in the holes with Bumper Plugs. It worked really well. In fact, the process was effortless. What I did not anticipate is seeing faint lines on the paint, in … --- ## [Free ACE study guide questions. Are these any good or real?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/free-ace-study-guide-questions-are-these-any-good-or-real/186588)
**Author:** [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2022, 10:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/free-ace-study-guide-questions-are-these-any-good-or-real/186588 "2022-09-27T22:48:33Z")
I thought I would share these. But after trying some it seems many of the questions are poorly worded. Question 6 is confusing. Question 7 incorrectly refers to Voltage as power. Question 9 says there is a negative … --- ## [More spying technology](https://community.cartalk.com/t/more-spying-technology/186478)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2022, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/more-spying-technology/186478 "2022-09-27T15:37:20Z")
https://www.ntsb.gov/news/press-releases/Pages/NR20220920.aspx I am all for making cars safer but some of the spying technology and remote kill switches scares me. This is just a way to gather more information in the n… --- ## [Jeep Cherokee Immo off by viretronics](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-cherokee-immo-off-by-viretronics/186556)
**Author:** [@matt\_182413](https://community.cartalk.com/u/matt_182413)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2022, 10:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-cherokee-immo-off-by-viretronics/186556 "2022-09-26T22:42:41Z")
I have a jeep Cherokee which needs Immo off done. Sent to viretronics and they read the eprom data. Who can help with virgin or Immo file --- ## [EV Pickup drag race](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ev-pickup-drag-race/186532)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2022, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ev-pickup-drag-race/186532 "2022-09-26T22:35:59Z")
These trucks are all incredibly fast, but the Rivian R1T is the fastest, by a small margin. --- ## [When to use gas preserver?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-to-use-gas-preserver/186547)
**Author:** [@DougieL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DougieL)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2022, 10:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-to-use-gas-preserver/186547 "2022-09-26T10:21:15Z")
2004 Honda Accord. We’re storing this car, and using it every few months. The issue is how to treat the gasoline to preserve it (e.g. StaBil). I understand that treatment is important it the gasoline is left for many mon… --- ## [I wonder if Bank of America is taking applications for the Darwin Awards?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-wonder-if-bank-of-america-is-taking-applications-for-the-darwin-awards/186201)
**Author:** [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2022, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-wonder-if-bank-of-america-is-taking-applications-for-the-darwin-awards/186201 "2022-09-25T20:51:37Z")
I wonder if Bank of America is taking applications for the Darwin Awards? How often have we read about people using cell phones while pumping gas into their cars only to have the fumes burst into flames? I know we joke… --- ## [Solution for EV range anxiety: a small trailer with a generator?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/solution-for-ev-range-anxiety-a-small-trailer-with-a-generator/186285)
**Author:** [@shanonia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shanonia)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2022, 8:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/solution-for-ev-range-anxiety-a-small-trailer-with-a-generator/186285 "2022-09-24T20:37:35Z")
How much would it have to weigh and cost: a gasoline or propane engine + its fuel + a generator or alternator + a frame and wheel(s), to keep an EV from needing a long sitting recharge interrupting a long day’s drive? T… --- ## [Dogs and intuition knowing they're homeward bound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dogs-and-intuition-knowing-theyre-homeward-bound/186516)
**Author:** [@woodyandsue\_176929](https://community.cartalk.com/u/woodyandsue_176929)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2022, 12:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dogs-and-intuition-knowing-theyre-homeward-bound/186516 "2022-09-24T00:33:05Z")
How is it that our dog can sleep through a 250 mile trip (with one needed break), “hear” the last left directional blink , and jump up knowing we’re home? On short local trips she’s aware of the surroundings and kind o… --- ## [Car shortages impacting police cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shortages-impacting-police-cars/186510)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2022, 7:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shortages-impacting-police-cars/186510 "2022-09-23T19:11:20Z")
This was just in the local newspaper. I guess it makes sense that police cars being sold at little or no markup would be harder to find. I also find it interesting about the mention of how unreliable the MOPAR produc… --- ## [If you own a 2020-2023 Nissan Titan or Frontier](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-a-2020-2023-nissan-titan-or-frontier/186458)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2022, 2:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-a-2020-2023-nissan-titan-or-frontier/186458 "2022-09-23T14:03:20Z")
… be sure to use your Parking Brake, lest a defective Park Pawl allows your vehicle to roll away: --- ## [If you own one of these Teslas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-one-of-these-teslas/186499)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2022, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-one-of-these-teslas/186499 "2022-09-22T21:27:21Z")
… you probably shouldn’t let your kids operate the power windows until this recall repair has been completed. The good news is that the recall repair will be done remotely–OTA–so that owners don’t have to bring their ca… --- ## [Nissan Rogue road trip](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-rogue-road-trip/186498)
**Author:** [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2022, 5:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-rogue-road-trip/186498 "2022-09-22T17:33:09Z")
The article on todays main Car Talk page reads more like a paid review than a real road trip article. OK , it handled the mountain roads . Our 2018 Ford Fiesta handled the Colorado mountains just fine as almost any moder… --- ## [DIY Tesla Repair?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diy-tesla-repair/186268)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 140\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2022, 1:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diy-tesla-repair/186268 "2022-09-22T01:12:08Z")
Not many questions here about diy Tesla repair and maintenance. Is there something about the personality of a Tesla owner that eschews diy car repair? Or is the car just too complicated, or no written shop procedure… --- ## [2jz-GTE vs 1uz-FE](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2jz-gte-vs-1uz-fe/186399)
**Author:** [@JDM-fanboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JDM-fanboy)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2022, 3:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2jz-gte-vs-1uz-fe/186399 "2022-09-21T03:04:20Z")
Hey there good people! Me and my friend is planning to build our own car engine for swapping the engine in my friend’s Mitsubishi lancer. Our goal to make 1500hp at 10000RPM and push it as hard as possible. We currently… --- ## [If you're going to delete your vehicle's emissions controls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-youre-going-to-delete-your-vehicles-emissions-controls/186355)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2022, 9:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-youre-going-to-delete-your-vehicles-emissions-controls/186355 "2022-09-20T21:24:55Z")
… don’t be stupid enough to mention it on Facebook. This guy listed his Diesel Ram for sale on Facebook, and included details about it having been “modified” in regard to emissions. Somebody ratted him-out to NJ DEP, … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=66) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=68)